CRKD announces Gibson Les Paul Cherry Sunburst Pro Collector's Editions have begun shipping

Today, CRKD announced that their Gibson Les Paul Cherry Sunburst Pro Collector's Editions have begun shipping.

CRKD™, the premium collectible gaming brand, announced today the shipping of the CRKD Gibson® Les Paul® Cherry Sunburst Pro Collector’s Edition Bundle, the latest hardware release in a new line of acclaimed Guitar Controllers.

Announced last month via the IGN® Fan Fest event, the new Collector’s Edition bundle arrives just in time for the Holiday’s, promising to level-up any gaming gathering and compatible with PC, PC handhelds, Nintendo® Switch™ 1 | 2, and Android® devices, including smart TVs, tablets, and mobile.

The CRKD Gibson Les Paul Cherry Sunburst Pro Collector’s Edition Bundle is no mere Guitar Controller, offering rhythm gaming fans a host of quality collectibles and enhancements.

An impressive centrepiece, the Gibson Les Paul Cherry Sunburst Guitar Controller, features a premium high-gloss lacquered Cherry Sunburst finish with a pickguard integrated into the artwork, replicating the iconic Les Paul aesthetic. On the reverse of the controller, a stainless-steel Gibson x CRKD Les Paul Collector’s Edition medallion is laser-engraved and securely fastened, complementing the legendary Les Paul Model signature on the included fret neck headstocks.

The Guitar Controller features both a Brown Signature Les Paul OG Pro Fret Neck and a Brown Signature Les Paul Solo Pro Fret Neck, in addition to a Gibson x CRKD custom shoulder strap with off-white fabric and co-branded brown leather ends, two exclusive collector pins, a wireless dongle, a classic sticker sheet, an 8.5ft USB-C charging cable, and a rechargeable battery. All the collectibles are housed within a custom-made CRKD x Gibson Guitar Controller Backpack, featuring dedicated compartments for two fret necks, a secure body compartment, and additional storage. 

When engaging Legacy Mode, gamers can enjoy many classic Guitar Hero™ and Rock Band™ titles on their classic PlayStation® consoles*. The exclusive KEYJAM™ Mode (Mode 9), expands hardware and software compatibility by mapping the controller as a keyboard and mouse. With KEYJAM Mode, gamers can use their controller to enjoy Fortnite® Festival across more platforms than ever, including Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®4, and PlayStation®5.

A major innovation in Guitar Controller design, the CRKD proprietary Hall Effect strum bar with haptic feedback, delivers unmatched speed, precision, and durability. The Guitar Controller also integrates mechanical fret buttons for sharper accuracy and responsiveness, while the Hall Effect Whammy Bar and reactive RGB Show Mode lighting, push immersion even further. 

The Gibson Les Paul Cherry Sunburst Guitar Controller features multiple connectivity options, including ultra-low latency wired mode with rapid polling technology, a high-speed 2.4GHz wireless connection via the included dongle, and convenient Bluetooth® support for mobile devices. The unique navigation hub, complete with left and right analog sticks, Guitar Knob controls, and a discreetly placed D-Pad on the back of the headstock, provides seamless menu navigation and additional functionality, while the platform switch and mode dial make it easy to toggle between platforms, input presets, and gameplay modes with a simple turn or click.

Through the CRKD App (CTRL), players can unlock a wide range of customization options and features, including button remapping, strum bar sensitivity adjustment, RGB neck lighting control, tilt activation settings, and firmware updates. The app also allows owners to register their product as part of the True Collection System, adding it to their personal library of CRKD collectibles with a unique product number and rarity rank.

The Gibson Les Paul Cherry Sunburst Pro Collector’s Edition Bundle is shipping from today retailing for $199.99 USD / £189.99 GBP / €209.99 EUR / AUD $339.99.

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